Mushroom picking in Cologne
Cologne lies at about 58 m. Just over a quarter within 10 km is forest (26 %), mostly oak and beech. Conditions were best most often for Parasol Mushroom, Lurid Bolete and Sheathed Woodtuft in 2026. Today Oyster Mushroom leads with 20 %.
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Nearby towns
Hürth26 % forest · Lurid BoleteFrechen29 % forest · Lurid BoleteLeverkusen25 % forest · Parasol MushroomWesseling19 % forest · Parasol MushroomBrühl23 % forest · Parasol MushroomPulheim18 % forest · Lurid BoleteNiederkassel15 % forest · Parasol MushroomBergisch Gladbach40 % forest · Sheathed Woodtuft
🍳 Mushroom cuisine in Germany
- Chanterelles in cream sauce with bread dumplings
- Pan-fried porcini with herbs
- Mushroom pan with bacon and onions
Which mushrooms grow in Cologne?
In the 2026 season our forecast showed the most good days in Cologne for Parasol Mushroom, Lurid Bolete, Sheathed Woodtuft.
How much forest is there in Cologne?
Within 10 km of Cologne about 26 % of the land is forest.
When is mushroom season in Cologne?
The main season is usually August to October; rain and warmth decide when it starts. The growth chance above shows today, the mushroom forecast the next 10 days.